Life Underwriting Manager jobs in Vermont
Life Underwriting Manager manages the daily operations of life underwriting department for a variety of products to contribute to the achievement of financial objectives of the business. Underwrites and oversees the issuance of renewal on key accounts. Being a Life Underwriting Manager proposes enhancements for life underwriting policies and procedures. Must be familiar with current legislative and compliance processes affecting Life Insurance. Additionally, Life Underwriting Manager typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Life Underwriting Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Life Underwriting Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Life Underwriting Manager jobs
Director, Underwriting
- National Life Group
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Montpelier, VT
FULL_TIME
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Director - Underwriting
This position is located on our Montpelier, Vermont or Dallas, Texas campus.
This position requires strong leadership abilities, necessary to effectively lead a large underwriting team, driving productivity as well as quality risk selection. In addition, this position requires superior relationship building skills that can effectively manage and strengthen field relations. This role is expected to contribute positively to the profitable growth of the company through prudent and profitable underwriting decision-making.
Key Responsibilities- Work on highly complex underwriting risks; provides guidance on the most complex applications to staff underwriters
- Assist in developing underwriting policies and operating plans
- Establish and maintain strong field relationships to help Distribution successfully grow sales
- Mentor and guide less experienced underwriters and assist in development of underwriting training
- Participate in underwriting audits to ensure regulatory compliance
- Coordinate and monitor successful collaboration with internal supporting functions such as actuarial, claim, risk control, legal/regulatory and other business units to ensure alignment with overall strategy and goals
- Participate in the evaluation and development of new and existing life products
- Work in a team atmosphere with New Business leadership
- May be responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations as directed by Senior Vice President, Operations and Vice President, Chief Underwriter
- Work with vendors as necessary to ensure the department is well supported
- Bachelor's degree
- 10-15 years of life underwriting experience; preferred background would include designations such as FMLI, CLU or other course work within the AALU, LOMA or similar industry organizations
- Experience in signing-off on large cases exceeding five million in face amount
- Previous experience with simplified issue and tele-underwriting
- Prior work experience with independent field force
- Must be able to communicate in an effective manner, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated skill in developing risk management and underwriting programs
- Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player
- Must be able to prioritize management and field requests
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong business acumen
- LTC and DI experience a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; must be action and results oriented
- Must be able to pass a background check
Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position. National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment
National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.
Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.
National Life Group
1 National Life Dr
Montpelier, VT 05604
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Team Manager - Life - Operations
- National Life Group
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Montpelier, VT
FULL_TIME
- Team Manager: OperationsPosition is located on our Montpelier, Vermont, or Addison, Texas, with a hybrid schedule SummaryThe Team Manager provides leadership to a team of Case Managers, Replacement Te...
- 9 Days Ago
Hotel General Manager
- Life House
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Woodstock, VT
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionLife House is a vertically integrated hotel software, brand, and management company. With a successful track record of operating over 50 hotels, we have also built an award-winning ...
- 3 Days Ago
Project Manager
- National Life Group
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Montpelier, VT
FULL_TIME
- The Project Manager is responsible for leading and supporting teams to deliver project(s) that span across one or more departments. The Project Manager is responsible for the planning of project resou...
- 6 Days Ago
Portfolio Manager
- National Life Group
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Montpelier, VT
FULL_TIME
- Reporting to the PMO Vice President, the Portfolio Manager will play a key role as an advocate and partner with the business and technology teams to develop an integrated view of the enterprise portfo...
- 9 Days Ago
Team Manager - Title
- National Life Group
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Montpelier, VT
FULL_TIME
- Team Manager – TitleThe Team Manager provides inspirational leadership to a team responsible for making in-force policy changes that reflect clear ownership and beneficiary designations for life insur...
- 3 Days Ago
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- Universal Insurance Programs
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Underwriter Manager
- Pennymac
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Underwriting Manager
- Selby Jennings
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- Title: Commercial Underwriting Manager Location: Texas, USA Responsibilities: Help analyze new and existing business inc...
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Assistant Underwriting Manager
- Starr Companies
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Houston, TX
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- Pennymac
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Plano, TX
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About Vermont
Vermont is located in the New England region of the Northeastern United States and comprises 9,614 square miles (24,900 km2), making it the 45th-largest state. It is the only state that does not have any buildings taller than 124 feet (38 m). Land comprises 9,250 square miles (24,000 km2) and water comprises 365 square miles (950 km2), making it the 43rd-largest in land area and the 47th in water area. In total area, it is larger than El Salvador and smaller than Haiti. It is the only landlocked state in New England, and it is also the easternmost and the smallest in area of all landlocked sta...
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Income Estimation for Life Underwriting Manager jobs
$128,190 to $166,708
Most Popular Cities in Vermont for Life Underwriting Manager Jobs
What does a Life Underwriting Manager do?
Life Underwriting Manager in Port Arthur, TX
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Life Underwriting Manager in Newark, NJ
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Life Underwriting Manager in Vallejo, CA
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